Travel RN - ICU

### **Assignment Overview** * Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs * Hours: 48 hrs/wk * Start Date: Oct 19, 2026 * Length: 13 weeks * Openings: 1 ### **Description** American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a fast\-paced 39\-bed mixed ICU requiring prior travel experience and cardiac/trauma critical care skills. ### **Details** * 39\-bed mixed ICU (MICU, SICU, CICU, TICU) divided into pods * Complex patient population including surgical, medical, cardiac, neuro, and trauma cases with heavy trauma volume * Common diagnoses include ARDS, MI, CVA/TIA, COVID, post cardiac cath, and multi\-system trauma * Cardiac experience preferred, including 24\-48 hr post\-op CABG/TAVR care * RN to patient ratios of 1:1, 1:2, and rarely 1:3 depending on acuity * 12\-hour night shifts, 48 hours per week * Weekend rotation attempted for every other weekend, not guaranteed * No on\-call requirements * Floating uncommon unless overstaffed, could float to adult Medsurg/Tele units at 1:4 ratio * ICU RNs qualified to float to ED, PCU RNs qualified to float to ICU * Uses Epic EMR, Alaris pumps (transitioning to Baxter), and Omnicell ### **Requirements** * Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required * BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications required (TNCC must be obtained prior to arrival if not already held) * Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, excluding travel assignments * Completion of an accredited nursing education program * Epic EMR experience required * Experience with IV medications including vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics * Experience with hemodynamic lines, proning, ventilator management, and telemetry * Impella, IABP, and CRRT experience strongly preferred * Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to work in a fast\-paced team environment ### **Additional Information** * Care for critically ill ICU patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions * Support staff includes 1\-2 CNAs plus a mobility float aide, 2 charge RNs overseeing all ICUs, 24/7 respiratory therapy, and on\-site intensivists and APPs * Peripheral blood draws performed by phlebotomy, midlines placed by ICU RNs * Resource nurse support available depending on staffing needs * Orientation includes hospital and department orientation, iLearns modules, and floor shadow shifts * May be expected to precept nursing students * Navy scrub color required * Free parking available * No RTO permitted during assigned holidays or during the Sturgis Bike Rally (first three weeks of August) * Time off requests up to 7 days considered, with contract extension required to complete a full 13\-week assignment * Minimum one prior travel assignment required; first\-time travelers not accepted * Candidates must reside at least 100 miles from the facility * Permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler